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Q: Is it OK to hang Christmas lights from gutters?

• <div><p>It's safe to hang Christmas lights from gutters with a few considerations. First, when installing the lights, follow safe ladder-use guidelines and avoid getting onto the roof. Second, for best results and the integrity of your lights, use clips to keep the bulbs away from inside the gutters where they could run into trouble with water or ice. </p></div>

Q: Can you hang lights on soffit?

• <div><p>Yes, you can hang Christmas lights from the soffit of your roof, but it requires a bit more effort than hanging from the gutters or eaves. You&rsquo;ll need to add an adhesive hook or tie to the underside of the soffit to keep the lights in place. Consider adding a soffit hook every 12 to 18 inches for best visual results.</p></div>

Q: How is holiday lighting added or removed safely?

• <div><p>Safe installation involves using appropriate anchors for weight and weather-resistant fixtures, ensuring all connections are secure and safe from water exposure. Removal should be performed carefully, avoiding pulling or yanking on cables to prevent damage to lighting and home exteriors.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to install permanent Christmas lights?

• <div><p>Permanent lights can save you big in labor costs down the line, as you&rsquo;ll only need to invest in installing them once. As with regular lights, costs vary based on the display and the size of your home. Costs are similar to hanging regular lights, typically falling between <b>$220 and $650</b>. </p></div>

Q: What order do you decorate a Christmas tree?

• <div><p>You should always hang the lights before the ornaments because hanging lights on top of ornaments can cause some to fall off. If a light sits directly on top of an ornament, it can cause it to heat up and possibly change its color or cause it to crack. </p></div>

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Last update on December 15, 2021

Reviewed in December 2021
Best decision made to have this group come in and do some Pre-Holiday cleaning, saved me so much time and stress! They were on time and great priced. Highly recommend!
The Home Care Firm LLC
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Reviewed in May 2019
The experience I have had is wonderful! They use quality products, and when the job is finished it looks beautiful! I would recommend them to anybody and everybody if you are looking for good quality work. They are very knowledgeable, and they also provide decorating ideas. They also are very...
Emally's Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
Bath and Kitchen Specialists did a wonderful job on both my bathroom and kitchen projects. The bathroom project was a total replacement of everything, including enlarging the shower, rerouting the plumbing, and some clever repositioning of some cabinetry. In the kitchen and dinette, they...
BATH AND KITCHEN SPECIALISTS, INC
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Reviewed in July 2018
Phil, the owner of Traditions Holiday Lighting & Seasonal Decor and his crew completed an exemplary job of installing lighting to the outside of my home. He answered all of my questions and responded to all of my emails. They were extremely professional. I am highly satisfied and would highly...
Traditions Landscape Lighting
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Reviewed in March 2017
Hired Dan and his team to do the exterior of our home Summer 2016. We were so happy with the quality and the value that we just had then back to paint the entire interior. They handled difficult aspects of the job with ease - tray ceilings, awkward peaks, large foyer, etc. They also go above...
Proactive Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
Very friendly, professional and quick. Could not have gone better. 100% trustworthy. Even came out the day before Thanksgiving so that I could be sure the house was secure over the holiday.
Bradley's Safe & Lockworks
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Reviewed in February 2016
I think I shared above how it went. I do feel her fees were reasonable. Since I have very little talent in decorating, I realized I needed someone who has the talent and eye for what we were looking for. We have a large three-bedroom ranch house that is over 40 years old. It is well-maintained...
Interiors Designed LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
Julie not only did excellent work at the best price, but also consistently went above and beyond, adding creative decorating tips, meeting with my sister at the paint store to match paint and carpeting, finding and installing doors, toilets and a sink. She was available for some follow-up...
Paint Magic
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Reviewed in November 2014
This was an Angie's list offering for an in home consultation. Having just built a new home, I was looking for decorating ideas, but his expertise was in painting, which I didn 't really need, except for a mural on one wall. I wasn't sure I would like it, and the estimate I received was from...
Schultheiss Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in August 2014
Jim was at the house every day to oversee this large remodel project. His subcontractors were here on time and all did quality work. I did not use a decorator, but Jim gave good input as far as decorative guidance. There was a big surprise when the old flooring in the kitchen was taken up. There...
J. Stefl Development
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Holiday Creations

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S&S Painting and Restoration, LLC

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Serving Big Bend, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Very impressed and he gave us addresses of places to look at that he completed. We are on his books for this fall"

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Response rate93%

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Witty Property Solutions

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Serving Big Bend, WI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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"We were very pleased with the caulking and painting work Alex recently did for us. The caulking work was near perfect, and the thorough prep work before painting was notable. He went out of his way to guarantee our satisfaction with our painting project. We have no reservations recommending Alex and would hire him again."

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Pinpoint Electric LLC

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"Matthew did a fantastic job installing our new quad-receptacle GFCI outlet in our basement. We will absolutely hire him again in the future!! He was polite, punctual, communicated well with us, and his pricing was very reasonable. He cleaned up after his work, which we appreciated. He's definitely a professional electrician that I would refer to my family and friends."

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Evan Dunning

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3rd year apprentice electrician looking for small side jobs

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"Nice young man did his work and left my place clean. When he finish the job."

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Marios Handy Man services

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"Picked up screens and delivered within one week. Well done."

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JN & Sons Construction

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Hi, I’m Juan, owner of JN & Sons Construction, specializing in electrical work and home renovation for homeowners in the north shore area. With over 10 years of experience, I bring expert craftsmanship and reliable service to every project. DM me to discuss your home improvement needs!

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Remodeling\nCommercial\nResidential\nTile\nBathrooms remodeling \nFlooring \nDrop ceiling \nPluming \nI am licensed and insured

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Traditions Holiday Lighting & Seasonal Decor

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Serving Big Bend, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

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"Matt is a very upstanding young man works very hard and does not waste any time on time kind of guy cleaned up after he was done and was very polite."

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

It's safe to hang Christmas lights from gutters with a few considerations. First, when installing the lights, follow safe ladder-use guidelines and avoid getting onto the roof. Second, for best results and the integrity of your lights, use clips to keep the bulbs away from inside the gutters where they could run into trouble with water or ice.

Yes, you can hang Christmas lights from the soffit of your roof, but it requires a bit more effort than hanging from the gutters or eaves. You’ll need to add an adhesive hook or tie to the underside of the soffit to keep the lights in place. Consider adding a soffit hook every 12 to 18 inches for best visual results.

Safe installation involves using appropriate anchors for weight and weather-resistant fixtures, ensuring all connections are secure and safe from water exposure. Removal should be performed carefully, avoiding pulling or yanking on cables to prevent damage to lighting and home exteriors.

Permanent lights can save you big in labor costs down the line, as you’ll only need to invest in installing them once. As with regular lights, costs vary based on the display and the size of your home. Costs are similar to hanging regular lights, typically falling between $220 and $650.

You should always hang the lights before the ornaments because hanging lights on top of ornaments can cause some to fall off. If a light sits directly on top of an ornament, it can cause it to heat up and possibly change its color or cause it to crack.

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